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Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Dr. Noel Robin

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
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Dr. Noel Robin, Chair, Emeritus, of the Department of Medicine at Stamford Hospital, will discuss his new book, I Swear by Apollo...Classical Mythology and the Art of Clinical Medicine. It provides a detailed perspective on the link between...

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Discussion Via Zoom: The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:
This month's book discussion exploring the unknown realms of fantasy, science fiction and horror will be on The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec. When a banished witch falls in love with the legendary trickster Loki, she risks the wrath of the...

Facing Racism in Stamford

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:
A six-part series of dialogues uniting Stamford residents, where we will learn about each other and look at our community through the lens of racial equity. Attendance to all sessions is required; sessions conclude June 26. Snacks will be provi...

U.S. Citizenship Study Course

10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Technology Center (room only)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Registration Required
Event Details:
Six-week study course for the U.S. Naturalization Test. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Students must read, write and comprehend basic English. Applicants age 50 and older with 20 years of legal permanent residency or 55 a...

Mah-Jongg Club

11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Love mah-jongg? Come out and enjoy this intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces. Beginners welcome. ...

Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:
Here's your chance to practice your conversational English skills in a group with our volunteers. No registration required. ...

Play Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:
Bring your imagination for an exciting night of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons. You'll join a band of fantastical heroes who brave dangerous situations with swords, spells and wits. New players welcome. Ages 18 and older. Registrat...

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect. Appropriate for all levels of practice. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow us time to connect with the community and to get started on ...

Cookies & Coloring: Adult Edition

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grown-ups are invited to enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring. Cookies and coloring supplies will be provided. Registration required. ...

Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:
Click here to join the conversation. Use this same login each week. ...

An Evening with Doug Melville, Author of Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Registration Required
Event Details:
Historian Doug Melville will discuss his book, Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals. The conversation will be moderated by Ruth Hubbard, Director of Product Strategy at Fiserv....

Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Language & Education
Event Details:
Practice your conversational skills in a group. ...

Canasta Club

11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Love canasta? Always wanted to learn how to play? Whether you're a pro or a novice, come out to play this card game that combines elements of bridge and rummy.   ...

New Yorker Magazine Discussion

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:
All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker.  Also available via Zoom. Join the discussion here at the scheduled time. ...

Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:
Click here to join the conversation. Use this same login each week.   ...

Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Patricia Walsh Chadwick

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:
Patricia Walsh Chadwick will discuss her new book Breaking Glass: Tales From the Witch of Wall Street.  In Breaking Glass, Chadwick outlines how she started on the bottom rung of the ladder in the world of business and worked her way to the t...

Facing Racism in Stamford

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:
A six-part series of dialogues uniting Stamford residents, where we will learn about each other and look at our community through the lens of racial equity. Attendance to all sessions is required; sessions conclude June 26. Snacks will be provi...

Mah-Jongg Club

11:00am - 1:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Harry Bennett ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making
Event Details:
Love mah-jongg? Come out and enjoy this intriguing game of Chinese origin featuring 144 tile pieces. Beginners welcome. ...

Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:
Here's your chance to practice your conversational English skills in a group with our volunteers. No registration required. ...

Lawyers in Libraries

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Second Floor Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:
If your case involves Landlord/Tenant, Immigration, Family, Employment or any other areas of legal concern, a volunteer attorney is available to meet with you for 20 minutes. Please bring any relevant paperwork regarding your case. To book a re...